The big picture
The Paul Greengrass Cinema is Gravesend's only large screen and is located inside the Civic Centre. It has new releases every month. The cinema has Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, Live Theatre Screenings and has showings of 3D films.
NT Live Encore - The Fifth Step
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
The Fifth Step by David Ireland, directed by Finn den Hertog
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Age recommendation: 16+
Run time 1 hour 40 mins
NT Live Encore - Hamlet
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Hamlet by William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hastie
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Age recommendation: 12+
Run time: 3 hours 20 mins including interval
Tron: Ares (12A)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
Age restriction (12A)
Run time 1 hour 59 mins
Tron: Ares (12A)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
Age restriction (12A)
Run time 1 hour 59 mins
Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical (12A)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween!
The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.
Bat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.
Age recommendation: 12A (TBC)
Run time: 2hrs 15mins including interval
One Battle After Another (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
An action-thriller film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, inspired by Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland.
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
Age restriction 15
Run time 2hrs 42mins
The Smashing Machine (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
Age restriction 15
Run time 2 Hours 3 mins
The Smashing Machine (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
Age restriction 15
Run time 2 Hours 3 mins
One Battle After Another (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
An action-thriller film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, inspired by Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland.
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
Age restriction 15
Run time 2hrs 42mins
NT Live Encore - Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Age recommendation: 14+
Run time: 2hrs 20
I Swear (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Gravesend
I SWEAR is a frank, funny and powerful new film inspired by the life and experiences of John Davidson, MBE, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980’s Britain to present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged 15, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Age restriction 15
Run time 2 hours
The Conjuring: Last Rites (15)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Lorraine and Ed Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 2hrs 15mins
Coco - 2017 (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Age recommendation: PG
Run time:1hr 45mins
The Addams Family 1991 (12)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.
Age recommendation: 12
Run time: 1hr 39mins
Elio (PG)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top-secret project to decode alien messages.
Age recommendation PG
Run time 1hr 38mins
Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur (U)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
A young dinosaur goes in search of his parents after they mysteriously vanish in this children's comedy adventure.
Age recommendation: U
Run time: 1hr 34mins
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (12A)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Age restriction: 12A
Run time: 1 hour 45 mins
Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur (U)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
A young dinosaur goes in search of his parents after they mysteriously vanish in this children's comedy adventure.
Age recommendation: U
Run time: 1hr 34mins
Corpse Bride -20th Anniversary (PG)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.
Age restriction: (PG)
Run time: 1hr 17mins
Elio (PG)
The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top-secret project to decode alien messages.
Age recommendation PG
Run time 1hr 38mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG) (Copy)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale (PG)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Age restriction: PG
Run time: 2hrs 4mins
On Swift Horses (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he’s fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 59mins
On Swift Horses (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he’s fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 59mins
Materialists (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, Woodville, Gravesend
Materialists is a 2025 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Celine Song. The film stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. Set against the backdrop of New York City's luxury-driven dating culture, it follows a love triangle among a matchmaker, her aspiring actor ex-boyfriend, and a charming millionaire.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 57mins
Caught Stealing (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 47mins
Caught Stealing (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 47mins
Caught Stealing (15)
Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville, Gravesend
Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out.
Age restriction: 15
Run time: 1hr 47mins